Fragile X Association of Australia was founded in 1989 by volunteers with a family connection to Fragile X.
Today the organisation is a national registered charity with a Board of 8 directors and 2 staff. It remains strongly supported by volunteers across Australia who are part the Fragile X community or otherwise have a strong interest in Fragile X. Our focus: Support & connection; Empowerment; Advocacy; Education.
Your generous donation will help FXAA ensure people living with Fragile X are connected, included, understood and empowered. Specifically, your donation will help us maintain and deliver support and connections to the Fragile X community around Australia: 1. Counselling support 2. FXAA Helpline - available 5 days per week - 1300 394 636 3. Webinar program 4. Peer connection and referrals 5. Advocacy work – for example, our Fragile X Care | Adults & Ageing research study. This is the first Australian study on the support needs, health & wellbeing of adults with Fragile X syndrome as they age. All support is sincerely appreciated and helps us make a difference for the Fragile X community.
